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Old 04-29-09, 09:51 AM   #31
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Is that what’s also called “Hyper-miling”? Where the driver coasts, as much as possible when traveling downhill;
turns the engine off when at traffic lights and/or while in fast-food drive-thru’s;
setting cruise-control not to exceed 57 mph on highways;
gentle braking, coasting to all traffic stops; etc? (the list goes on.)
Thats what Im thinking. Now in real life just try coasting trying to catch the green light gate from 6 blocks away and see how the folks behind you react. :rotfl:
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Old 04-29-09, 10:44 AM   #32
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:rotfl:

Being retired, I'm suddenly thrust back into my childhood soapbox derby experiences.

"Half-price for seniors." Now that I'm a "senior", they'll probably bump up the age bracket. :rotfl:

"Ya shoulda been here last week, the fish were really bitin'!"
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Old 04-29-09, 11:49 AM   #33
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I beat the gas price issue... I eat a heavy Mexican meal then, Put on roller skates and fart all the way to where I'm going.
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I beat the gas price issue... I eat a heavy Mexican meal then, Put on roller skates and fart all the way to where I'm going.
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Back to the drawing board.
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